Press Releases

Statement by Congressman Pallone at the NIH Oversight Hearing
June 21, 2012
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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, today issued the following statement at an oversight hearing with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Congressman Pallone called for continued support for NIH, which helps improve the health of Americans and strengthens the U.S. economy through its biomedical research and development.
The following is his statement:
“Thank you Mr. Chairman.
Issues: Health Care
Pallone, Menendez, Lautenberg Applaud CMS Decision to Qualify CHIP Parent Populations as “Newly Eligible” for Expanded Health Coverage
June 20, 2012
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WASHINGTON DC –Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) today praised the decision of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to qualify New Jersey parents previously covered under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) as “newly eligible” for the NJ Medicaid State Plan, thanks to the expansion of coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Issues: Health Care
Statement by Congressman Pallone on the House Passage of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
June 20, 2012
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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, released the following statement praising the passage of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act, which represents an agreement of earlier House and Senate versions of the FDA user-fee reauthorizations:
“I applaud the House passage of the FDA Safety and Innovation Act, a bipartisan bill that will ensure that Americans have access to safe and effective new medicines and medical devices.
Issues: Health Care
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ06) - Congressman Pallone Announces $14 Million Health Care Innovation Award for Rutgers University
June 19, 2012
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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, will receive a $14 million Health Care Innovation Award from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made possible by the Affordable Care Act. The funding was awarded to Rutgers University’s Center for State Health Policy to expand and test a team-based care management strategy, which will deliver high-quality, cost-saving health care.
Issues: Health Care
Congressman Pallone Applauds Public-Private Partnership to Improve Primary Care and Save Money in New Jersey
June 6, 2012
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Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today praised New Jersey’s selection as one of seven markets to participate in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Comprehensive Primary Care (CPC) initiative.
Issues: Health Care
Congressman Pallone Condemns Deadly Azerbaijani Cross-border Attack in Armenia
June 4, 2012
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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), co-chair and founder of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus, issued the following statement after an Azerbaijani cross-border attack that killed three Armenian solders and wounded five:
“I strongly condemn the violent attacks in the Tavush region of Armenia today by Azerbaijani forces, which, tragically, killed three and wounded five Armenian soldiers. This act of aggression is one in a pattern of escalating attacks by Azerbaijan against both Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.
Issues: Foreign Affairs and Defense
Congressman Pallone Praises Interior Department Decision to Allow more Public Input on Seismic Testing in the Atlantic Ocean
May 31, 2012
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Opposes seismic testing as it potentially opens the Atlantic coast to offshore drilling

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Statement on Vote for FDA Reform Act of 2012
May 30, 2012
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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, issued the follow statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in advance of a vote to pass the FDA Reform Act of 2012.

Issues: Health Care
Pallone Statement on Memorial Day
May 28, 2012
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Washington DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement to commemorate Memorial Day, which is observed May 28, 2012:

“Memorial Day serves as a time to remember the generations of brave American men and women who have fought for our country and gave their lives so we can remain a free society. These fallen American heroes represent the best in America. Today is an opportunity to honor them and thank their families for sacrificing so greatly for our liberty.

Issues: Foreign Affairs and Defense
Congressman Pallone Kicks off Summer on the Jersey Shore by Encouraging Smart Sun Protection
May 24, 2012
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Calls attention to risks posed by indoor tanning and provides tips for staying sun safe

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited Pier Village at the Jersey shore today to launch the summer season with an educational event to encourage smart sun protection. He was joined by Dr. Fred Jacobs, of the American Cancer Society/former New Jersey Health Commissioner and Dermatologist Dr. Robert Paull, MD to raise awareness of skin cancer, the most common of all cancer types, and provide tips for avoiding sun damage.

Issues: Health Care
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